Here we are. The second day in October. Can you believe how the time is just flying by? For me, it seems to have sped by since we hit August. I don't remember much of September!

I've been enjoying the fall weather. It's still rather warm, and I'm beyond ready for the true crispness of fall. We had a bon-fire this past weekend since it was still so warm.

But at that fire, I got asked a what I thought was a bizarre question.

What do the kids want for Christmas?

Um. Huh? What? Run that by me one more time. I must be hearing things, right?

Nope! People are already asking for not only the kids', but my Christmas list. Okay, seriously, though. I don't even have the kids Halloween costumes yet (or even know what Chase is going to be for that matter), and you are expecting me to have already compiled lists for Christmas?!

Don't get me wrong here, though. I love Christmas just as much, if not a bit more, as the next person. But I consider myself to be reasonable in my crazy infatuation of the holiday. I don't decorate until the day after Thanksgiving. I don't start putting presents out until the week of Christmas (that's more so Chase doesn't rip into them early), and the week following New Year's Day, it all comes down. I adore Christmas.

But I'm also very considerate of the holidays before it.

Halloween is first. Get dressed up, get free candy, get fat.

Thanksgiving is next. Go see family, cook a huge meal, get fat.

Then Christmas. Decorate like crazy, bake like a mad woman, get fat.

It's a wonderful set up actually. And I think it should be respected. So, for all of our sakes. Wait until at least after Halloween before you start badgering for Christmas stuff.

While I understand the need to spread out the cost of Christmas, by shopping early, I totally agree with you. I think we start thinking about it so early that by the time the season is really here it loses some of its luster.

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Maniac Mom

10/7/2014 09:32:43 am

Exactly. Or it can start taking over other holidays, like Thanksgiving. Black Friday on Thanksgiving night? That's just stupid.

I have to admit I was one of those Christmas shopping in Oct type people, but not this year! My sone is 6 now and he changes what he wants so much, that by the time xmas came last year, he was already over some of the toys he had wanted so desperately just a few months before! So I am waiting this time.. at least until Nov. HA! Thanks for sharing on the #SHINEbloghop this week! :)

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Maniac Mom

10/7/2014 09:34:01 am

That's a good point too! I didn't think about that. Mostly because my kids aren't quite there yet. Next year will be a whole different story, I'm sure. Lol.

I used to feel that way too. I couldn't stand seeing Christmas decorations in the stores in October but I can appreciate the idea of getting the gift shopping out of the way now. Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy needs a time out thursdays.

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My name is Kristen and I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder. This is my hysterical journey as a mom of two dealing with life twists and turns while trying to not let my "crazy" get too out of hand. I strive to be a happily depressed mom.Grab a cup of coffee or a shot of vodka and bask in the mania!